Wednesday, December 31, 2003

Happy New Year Post

The new year is almost upon us here in the states.  One day is just like another though.  A couple of new year related posts.  First, something that I never even consider as a New Year celebratory event.  Dropping refrigerators from high rise buildings.  Those wacky South Africans.  I wonder if Kim du Toit ever participated.

Second, a few words of wisdom for the amateur drinker via Daniel Medley of LoboWalk.

Enjoy.

Refrigerator story via Drudge.

Posted by John Venlet on 12/31 at 05:56 PM
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Can You Say Indoctrinated? Sure, I Knew You Could

Purulence.  I can think of no more fitting description to describe what Jonathon Wilde brings to our attention in a succinct post entitled Just say no.  Clicking the link which Jonathon created with the words Reason #1324 why my kids will never attend public schools, will take you to a World Net Daily article, penned by Neil Boortz.  Boortz entitled his article Child abuse in government schools, and what Boortz describes to us in the article qualifies as such, but, is even more disturbing than the abuse of children.

A so called professor, by the name of David Shiman, who developed this atrocity, is nothing more than a mindless, marching minion of socialism.  If you have children, you should revile this man, the college that supports him and the organization that distributes his evil.

Posted by John Venlet on 12/31 at 02:39 PM
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Purblind

The article, written by Richard Mouw, is entitled A Persecution Complex and it immediately veers offcourse.  The first sentence negates the title.

We Christians—particularly those of us who adhere to traditional beliefs and values—are under sustained attack in America these days.

So, is this a complex or a reality?  As you delve deeper into the article, you find mention of “anti-Christian bias,” which, I admit, does exist, but is typically a self-inflicted malady, as the writer acknowledges.  What Mouw fails to offer though is a solution, other than stating that Christians should always expect to be persecuted, quoting Matthew 5:11 as a balm.

The thing that bothers me about all this acrimony between secularism and religion is the fact that the acrimony only exists because one side or the other is always attempting to shove their “one true belief” down the throat of the other.  Both sides will claim to only “do unto others as they do to them,” yet both sides continue to ramrod their dogma as the biggest dog on the porch.  And if you don’t open wide, you’re going to choke on either their blather or the ramrod.

I’m tired of it.  I have faith, but it’s only mine.  You can’t have it, you have to get your own, but only if you want it.  I’m tired of the Christians claiming it’s my way or the highway to hell.  I’m tired of the secularists claiming it’s their way or you’re a Bible thumping simpleton.  The Christians and the secularists need to both grow up and realize that being an adult means being a sovereign individual and taking care of your own damn business and nobody elses.

Via Mike Potemra at The Corner.

Posted by John Venlet on 12/31 at 09:31 AM
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The Night Sky

I’m no astronomer, but I do enjoy pointing my little telescope heavenward from time to time.  Mars provided a good show earlier this year and now Saturn.  If you own a small telescope, or know someone who does, get out there and take a look at Saturn.  I did this last night and, as the linked article states, Saturn’s rings are so tilted towards us at this time the view is spectacular.  I even threw my telescope in my burb and drove around to allow some friends to take a look also.  It’s well worth it.

Posted by John Venlet on 12/31 at 07:45 AM
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